Japandi is an interior design and architecture style that blends Japanese aesthetics and Scandinavian design,[1] mixing Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian simplicity.[2] The neologism is a portmanteau of “Japan” and “Scandi”.[3] The Japandi term emerged around 2016,[4] but much earlier the first examples of the fusion between Japanese and Scandinavian design styles could be seen in ceramic crafts, architecture, and Danish furniture.[5]
The Japandi style features a pared-back colour palette and a minimalist, clutter-free approach to styling. Walls are painted in shades of off-white, beige, or soft grays, amplifying natural light.
References
- ^ McLaughlin, Katherine (February 13, 2023). "Japandi Style: Everything You Need to Know About These East-Meets-West Interiors". Architectural Digest.
- ^ "A Professional's Guide to Japandi Interior Design". Castlery. March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Your Guide to Japandi Interior Design". Hovia.
- ^ MARKOUTSAS, Elaine (March 17, 2023). "From Japandi to Japanese Craft". The Trend Curve.
- ^ Matute, Loredana (17 July 2020). "Japandi: The beautiful marriage between Japanese and Nordic design". Architectural Digest.